Reframing and Reclaiming

Life is full of change right now. From the political front to the deeply personal, so much is moving so quickly.

How then do we stay present when what we’re going through is anxiety-provoking — and maybe even disorienting?

Certainly we all face big life transitions that throw us for a loop: serious illness, the death of a loved one, marriage or divorce, children coming and going.

In my case I find myself newly divorced from Carlos after 32 years of marriage.

And as I’ve moved through this process over the past 9 months, I’ve found myself at both ends of the spectrum: Feeling relieved and free. And then questioning myself.

I’ve wondered everything from, “Did I do the right thing?” to “Why didn’t I do this years ago?”

The truth is, it’s human to want closure before moving on.

Yet no matter how much we may want it, the only closure we can truly count on comes from within — not from anyone else.

That’s why in times like these it helps to reframe our experience.

Then we can reclaim our Spirit and our power. And move forward feeling integrated.

This is the dance I’m engaged in at the moment.

Gathering the lessons and gems from this marriage ...

What are the golden threads I can pull forward to remind me of all the good I received?

Only then can I gently release the experience. And step into the present moment of the next chapter of my life.

Since you’re a vital member of my community, you’re part of this transition, too.

Over time you’ll see my name change in various areas of my life as I release the “Durana” that served me well. And I reclaim my birth name, “Scurlock.”

This is a good change for me, and I suspect it is for Carlos as well.

We’re both moving on in positive ways.

Warmly,

Suzanne Scurlock

Spotlight

Do you rely on your gut instinct? Or trust the guidance of your heart?

Or seek wisdom from your bones? (An idea most people find bizarre until they discover how to activate it!)

Your body is extremely wise… with six unique (and often underutilized) wisdom centers.

This innate wisdom can guide you to take right action when you’re confused… settle you in times of overwhelm… and help you get clear and centered (and stay there!) even in the craziest of situations.

Yet, when you cut off your body’s innate knowing, you also block your most reliable resource for keeping yourself safe, calm, and grounded.

Your body doesn’t lie. The sensations you feel are spontaneous. They don’t stop to rationalize, judge, or censor — that’s your mind taking over, attempting to deal with stress, keep you safe, push away pain, or otherwise cope. And that is not sustainable, especially in the challenging times we live in.

So how can you harness your body’s wisdom so you can regroup, recenter… and respond in new ways to old and new stress?

This powerful, 60-minute mini-workshop with leading conscious awareness instructor Suzanne Scurlock will help you start to find your way back to this inner compass.

Whether you’re in an election season, the holiday season, or a season of change… there’s a greater potential for discord at the dinner table this time of year. Differing political views among your loved ones, friends and in the collective, can stress your body, mind, emotions, and relationships.

Embryogenesis and the Origins of Healing

Filmed in Reston Virginia, October 13-19, 2000

Fascinating discussion and hands-on protocols around the process of having a fully resonant, healthy system. We worked from Richard Grossinger's Embryogenesis and John Upledger's A Brain is Born texts to create a synthesis of breath, sound, movement and hands-on protocols for amplifying the healing process.DVD format: 10 DVDs per set for 20 hours of instruction.

Did You Know? Skills to Energize Your Life is for everyone!

Full Body Presence: Skills to Energize Your Life (HFSEL) is a weekend workshop designed for a broad spectrum of people and professionals, including teachers, parents and other caregivers, business managers and leaders, and members of the lay public. It offers practical skills for maintaining healthy boundaries in one’s life, as well as tools for re-charging your system, enabling you to remain energized throughout the day, no matter what presents itself.

For healthcare professionals, HFSEL offers practical skills today that can be used in your practice immediately, enhancing your therapeutic presence and boosting client and patient outcomes. We couldn’t fit these handy tools in the four day Grounding & Healthy Boundaries, so we gave them a workshop all their own!

No matter who you are, this workshop is packed with useful skills for rejuvenating your mind, body and soul without taking a lot of time away from your busy life.